Photos, memory and simplicity will be my friends as I reconstruct the feel of Cabo.
On another note, the "Welcome to 2014 Free Painting" drawing is here. How do you enter? There are many ways.
1. You can make a comment.
2. You can like my Facebook page.
3. You can become a follower of my blog.
Each way gives you an entry. Do all three and you have 3 entries. Easy, eh?
The drawing will be January 12th at 9:00pm EST. Baby (the cat) is the judge that pulls the name. I will post the choice of paintings on January 1st or 2nd....but you may begin entering now.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Monday, December 30, 2013
hope for the future
Hong Kong at Dawn by Sam |
Washington DC at the End of the Day by Nathan |
PS Stay tuned for the next painting give-away. Start the new year right. Baby (my kitty who picked the winner last time -Nika) is excited and ready to do it again. Instructions on how to enter will be upcoming.
Monday, December 16, 2013
tips for keeping warm while painting
pastel 6x6 |
While working outdoors with oils you can wear full coverage gloves, but hen you work with pastels you have to have at least your finger tips exposed. You need to hold and feel the pastel. Here are two of my favorite tools help pastel artists from freezing. Wool fingerless gloves are a must. I like the kind with the half fingers, rather than the open hand. Second, once those fingertips are frozen (if you don't have a car nearby to warm them) take out one of those little bags of heat (especially the reusable ones- link below.) Keep one in your pockets and break it open. Presto! You are good for a couple hours more. Happy outdoor painting!
Check out this link for reusable heat. |
Friday, December 13, 2013
first snow at the lake
oil on wood |
Snow seems to absorb light, both in shadow and full light. Pinks, greens, peach, lemon, blue and violet are all part of its color scheme.Variation of temperature within value is the key to make it work. Subtle.
The first snow of the year is a special time. Two years we have been without any real snow, so the 3 inches we received on Tuesday brought real excitement. For those in real snow country, it's laughable, I know, but here it's special. Fears of the dreaded ice mix shut down most work and many were out, wanting to be part of the exciting snow.
BTW There is an excellent "Iconic Snowscenes new York" exhibit at the Wally Finlay Gallery in NYC. While you are in town be sure to see Jeremy Lipking's 23 new paintings in a solo-show at Arcadia Contemporary. The show runs from December 12th-31st 2013. Wow! I will go next week...and report more later.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
but one paints with emotion
Who told you that one paints with colors? One makes use of colors, but one paints with emotions. (Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin)
If one says 'red' - the name of color - and there are fifty people listening, it can be expected that there will be fifty reds in their minds. And one can be sure that all these reds will be very different. (Josef Albers)
A special thank you to Robert Genn and his wonderful art quotes.
Only those who love
color are admitted to its beauty and immanent presence. It affords
utility to all, but unveils its deeper mysteries only to its devotees. (Johannes Itten)
If one says 'red' - the name of color - and there are fifty people listening, it can be expected that there will be fifty reds in their minds. And one can be sure that all these reds will be very different. (Josef Albers)
A special thank you to Robert Genn and his wonderful art quotes.
Monday, December 9, 2013
size makes a difference.
oil 36x36 |
small pastel 12x13 (about) |
Now it will sit till I decide..done, or not.
BTW Due to the ice storm on Sunday the Waverly Street Gallery will continue the special holiday party on the night of the opening reception So please come join us on Friday, December 13, 6-9pm
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
almost ready
Doing the finishing framing for the Holiday Show at the Waverly Street Gallery. I have 12 -6"x6" small paintings that I have framed in large 4" wide frames. A new look for me, I think I like it. What do you think? The show opens on Tuesday the 10th and goes till January 4th. There's a sneak peek party on Sunday at 4pm.
BTW, today is my birthday! Yay!
BTW, today is my birthday! Yay!
Monday, December 2, 2013
Wolf Kahn on Hans Hoffman
oil painting, Hans Hoffman |
Hoffman was the teacher of many painters we know and love. Wolf Kahn was one of his students. Wolf Kahn use of color and love of the landscape amazed me. Today when I was browsing the internet I found this interesting interview. Here is a link to the PBS interview of WK in which he speaks about his time as a student of Hans Hoffman.
Quote of the day-Hans Hoffman
"My aim in painting is to create pulsating, luminous and open surfaces that emanate a mystic light, in accordance with deepest insight into the experience of life and nature."
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